Railroad worker assaulted in White Pigeon

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Jul 18, 2014 at 10:01 PM

Michigan Southern Railroad is offering a $10,000 reward for arrest and conviction in an assault and robbery one of its employees.

By Corky EmrickTwitter: @CorkyESJ

Michigan Southern Railroad is offering a $10,000 reward for arrest and conviction in an assault and robbery one of its employees.Around 8 p.m. Thursday, White Pigeon police were called to the railroad at 501 Sol Morris Drive. A railroad employee told police he was confronted by someone. As an altercation took place a second person struck the employee in the head with a shovel, knocking him unconscious.When the victim regained consciousness, he realized that a large amount of cash had been taken from his wallet. Also taken was an electrical meter and about $400 worth of tools, police said.The first person is described as a white male, about 5 feet, 10 inches tall, with dark red hair and a full beard. He was wearing a black T-shirt, blue jeans and work boots. The second suspect was not seen.Anyone with information may call 483-7109 or 467-4195.